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An objective or result towards which efforts are directed
“We have set a target that we hope to achieve by the end of the year.”
A person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
“Jessie would continue to be the target of derision months after his infamous blunder.”
Someone or something that is the object or aim of an attack
“The eagle would swoop on its target from above.”
A mark or point at which one fires or aims
“Your target will be the red dot in the center of the board.”
A benchmark by which something is evaluated
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
The core or basis for something
The principal aspect or dimension of something
The best or most favorable thing, condition or amount
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
Something done or said to amuse people
Moment of truth
The latest time or date by which something should be completed
Legitimate target
A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles
A point or place at which it is convenient to stop during a journey or activity
A thing that is very easily done
A person killed or injured in a war or accident
A person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them
Select as an object of attention or attack
“Martin would target Leonardo as his first choice for the leading role in his next film.”
To aim something at
“She would target her camera at the horizon to take a picture of the magnificent sunset.”
(center on) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something)
Combine against
Make a beeline for
To fix one's attention at something or someone
(look to or look at) To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
Have it in for
To bombard with bombs or artillery
To exploit someone for one's personal gain
(of an abstract quality) To assign to someone or something
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